In this episode Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler talk about how phone use can impact intimacy in relationships and explore growing concerns that AI and fantasy content are reshaping sexual attraction, potentially making real human connection less appealing. 00:00 Phone in Bed Question — A listener wonders if phone use in bed is quietly replacing intimacy and connection in long-term relationships. 03:46 Setting Boundaries and Kind Talk — The doctors suggest honest, kind conversations and simple boundaries to rebuild emotional and sexual closeness. 07:08 AI vs Real Nudes Study — A new study compares reactions to real vs AI-generated nude images across different groups. 10:34 AI Beats Real Sexiness — Participants found AI-generated bodies more sexually attractive than real ones, despite knowing they weren't real. 11:50 Cartoon Porn Goes Mainstream — Younger people are increasingly drawn to exaggerated, cartoon-style sexual content over real human bodies. 17:13 Where This Trend Leads — The discussion raises concerns that technology may reduce real-life intimacy, relationships, and human connection over time. Resources: Subjective response of PHI men and women to real vs. artificial female nudes. (n.d.). Archives of Sexual Behavior. With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7 Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6 LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513 X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon #relationshipadvice #digitaldistractions #aiinfluence

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